olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

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The luxe suede leather feels super soft to the touch—choose from hues like soft denim blue, warm brown, olive green, and earthy clay. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 He was dressed, as usual, in olive green military garb and stood at the side of Díaz-Canel. — Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 Her husband, Drue, was also featured in the photo dump wearing an olive green blazer with black slacks. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 7 July 2026 The former donned a long black coat over a matching shirt and tie, dark wash jeans and dress shoes, while the latter rocked a white tank top with light wash jeans and olive green boots. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for olive green

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of olive green was in 1699

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